Racial Inequities in Postpartum Coverage During Medicaid Continuous Coverage: Evidence from ACA Expansion vs Non-Expansion States

Key Points

• Postpartum coverage disparities were evident, with racial inequities prominent across states.
• Findings indicate that in Medicaid expansion states, 40% of eligible women reported having consistent coverage.
• Observational analysis compared postpartum coverage outcomes in ACA expansion vs non-expansion states.
• These disparities highlight a need for policies addressing racial inequities in postpartum healthcare access.